PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 383 p4p, 337 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 60 p4p, 53 weight class). Mukunzi has chosen Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cabrera
vs
Mukunzi

185 cm
27
185
12 - 4 - 1

178 cm
28
197
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Mukunzi's belly button to the back.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.

Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.

Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back to recover.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mukunzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Mukunzi jumps back.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Cabrera.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Cabrera is looking to clinch.
Mukunzi feints a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Mukunzi sees coming a mile off.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Mukunzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cabrera takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Mukunzi in a clinch.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.

Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Mukunzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mukunzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.

Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mukunzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera jabs Mukunzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cabrera really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Mukunzi had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mukunzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mukunzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Mukunzi's head back.
Cabrera tries to clinch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Cabrera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Mukunzi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera feints a jab promting Mukunzi to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mukunzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi misses with a few strikes there.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Mukunzi semi-blocks.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
Cabrera lands with a right hand.
Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.